Locally Gluten Free: Part 5

Perfecto Mundo
1141-1 Jericho Turnpike, Commack NY, 11725 
Northgate Shopping Center
http://www.perfectomundony.com/about.php

This is a place the definitely lives up to it’s name and made my world perfect for a night. Gluten free options were clearly labeled on the menu and were abundant. The entire staff, including the bartenders, were incredibly friendly and highly knowledgeable about gluten free cooking and eating. In fact, the waiter was ahead of me with the typical gluten free questions such as “was this cooked in a dedicated fryer?” and answered them before I even asked. The specials of the day were provided to the waiter and included whether they were gluten free or not.

Mike and I split the Nachos, which were superbly topped with fresh made guacamole. I had the Skirt Steak with Yucca Fries that came with amazing Banana Steak Sauce and roasted red pepper chimichurri. Mike had the specials of the day, including white bean soup and Veal. All in all the meal was simply perfect. Each item was a fusion of amazing complimentary and unique flavors that took a simple product and formed it into an out of this world unique item. Quite simply, I wanted to hug the chef by the end of the night. This meal would have filled anyones heart, and mouth, with perfection. We supplemented our meal with White Wine Sangria and a Cucumber Lemon Drop (WOW!) drink, both of which I recommend if you drink. While pricier than an average meal it was well worth it.

On the down side, Mike and I went for date night and were met with a smaller than expected, and incredibly busy, restaurant. This small size, and busy, loud setting is the only downfall of Perfecto Mundo. Of course though, this busy atmosphere speaks to the high quality of the food and popularity of Perfecto Mundo, I just wouldn’t recommend it for an intimate date night if you value talking over food quality. I highly recommend making a reservation or going during a lower traffic time, such as early evening on a week day.

To Sum things up Perfecto Mundo receives:

Gluten Free Options: 1 
Atmosphere: .5
Price: 1
Hospitality: 1
Food Quality: 1 

For a total of 4.5 Shamrocks 



As Mike put it as we stepped out it was worthy of “flying up his grandfather from Florida” to try. Since that would cost too much we instead gave out gift cards for Perfecto Mundo for Christmas! A good compromise I would say! 


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